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Approval to purchase DBS Checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service

Derbyshire County Council

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ContractTermination

16 Jan 2026 at 08:26

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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15 Dec 2025 at 14:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Derbyshire County Council, involved the purchase of DBS Checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service. The process was categorised under administrative services for business operations and primarily took place in Matlock, United Kingdom. The award stage of this tender was completed on 15 December 2025, with the contract period running from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025. This sub-central government authority undertook the procurement under legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, employing a method detailed as "Below threshold - unknown." The total contract had a gross value of £108,000, concluded with a final amount of £90,000. However, the contract was terminated on 31 December 2025, having been completed as intended.

This tender offered a unique opportunity for businesses operating within the services category to engage with a public authority, increasing their portfolio by associating with Derbyshire County Council. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive administrative services, especially those accustomed to working with government entities, would have been well-suited to compete for such contracts. By focusing on delivering essential services in line with DCC's safeguarding policies, the tender presented prospects for firms specialising in compliance and personnel vetting services, paving the way for future collaborations and expanded business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approval to purchase DBS Checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service

Notice Description

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Disclosure and Barring Service

Further Information

Notice Documents

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